Downtown Waynesboro will burst into spring with food, music and family-friendly fun as Spring Fest 2026 brings the community together Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, organized for residents and visitors alike, will feature more than 10 food trucks and 150 retail vendors, along with inflatable bounce houses, obstacle courses, a beer garden and live music throughout the day. Held in the heart of downtown Waynesboro, the festival aims to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses and creating a vibrant gathering space for all ages, with free admission and parking available.
Whether it is the rhythmic spray of a graffiti can or the high-energy chords of an ’80s tribute band, downtown Hagerstown is set to transform into a sprawling open-air gallery this weekend. Main Street Hagerstown will host Hagersfest 2026 on Saturday, May 2, a free community festival designed to celebrate the city’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene through a diverse lineup of performances and interactive exhibits. The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. and feature headlining musical acts The Reagan Years and the Mack Berry Band at University Plaza, alongside the prestigious National Mural Awards and a live graffiti battle at Hub City Brewery. Attendees can explore various downtown venues for unique experiences ranging from a poetry slam at Next Chapter to a latte art competition at Cannon Coffee, culminating in a “Party in the U-S-A” afterparty to cap off the day’s celebration of local culture.
Gardeners looking to trade blooms instead of buying them can dig into a community favorite at the TWEP Perennial Exchange on Saturday, May 2 at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center in Mercersburg. Hosted by the Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project, the free event invites participants to bring perennial plants from their own gardens and swap them for new varieties from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exchange encourages residents to refresh their flower beds, share gardening knowledge and connect with others in the community while promoting sustainable gardening practices.
Raise a glass to spring in Franklin County as the 12th Annual Greencastle-Antrim Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival returns to downtown Greencastle on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m., offering attendees a chance to sample local brews, wines and distilled spirits while meeting the makers behind them. Presented by M&T Bank, the 21-and-over event features unlimited pours with a commemorative tasting cup, food trucks, live music, games of chance and full-pour mugs available for purchase. Organized to showbcase regional producers and bring the community together, tickets are $35 for general admission and $30 for early bird, with gates opening at noon and photo ID required for entry.
Voices will rise in harmony as the Hagerstown Choral Arts invites the community to experience an afternoon of powerful and diverse choral music during its free spring concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown. The volunteer, auditioned ensemble will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary works by composers including Aaron Copland, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg and Andrea Ramsey, showcasing its mission to bring high-quality choral music to the tri-state area while creating a welcoming and enriching musical experience for both singers and audiences. More information is available at hca-md.org.
